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Winterizing
A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be
protected from freezing. Have a qualified person
do the following:
To Disconnect Service:
1.
Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher
at the supply source by removing fuses or
tripping circuit breaker.
2.
Shut off water supply.
3.
Place a pan under the inlet valve. Disconnect
water line from the inlet valve and drain into
pan.
4.
Disconnect drain line from pump and drain
water into pan.
To Restore Service:
1.
Reconnect the water, drain, and electrical
power supply.
2.
Turn on water and electrical power supply
3.
Fill detergent cup and run the dishwasher
through a HEAVY cycle.
4.
Check connections to make sure they do not
leak.
WARNING
Property Damage Hazard
Freezing temperatures may cause water
lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to
and circulating lines within dishwasher are
protected.
Failure to do so could result in property
damage.
NOTE
See Installation Instructions for more details
on disconnecting and restoring service to your
dishwasher.
BEFORE YOU CALL
Before calling for service, review this list. It
may save you both time and expense. This
list includes common experiences that are
not the result of defective workmanship or
material in your dishwasher.
Food Soils Left on Dishes
•
Choose another cycle for longer washing
time.
•
Choose the Hi-Temp Wash option.
•
Check rack loading section for proper
loading-avoid nesting items.
•
Home water pressure may be too low -
should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch
(psi).
•
Check incoming water temperature. It
should be at least 120°F (49°C). (See
Factors Affecting Performance.)
•
Check water hardness. For extremely hard
water, it may be necessary to install a water
softener. (See Detergent Chart).
•
Use Fresh Detergent.
•
Make sure items are not blocking the spray
arms, preventing them from rotating.
Dishes not Dry
•
Select heat dry option.
•
Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled.
•
Increase the discharge setting of rinse aid.
(See Rinse Aid).
•
Check the incoming water temperature. Be
sure it is at least 120°F (49°C).
•
Check for proper loading-avoid nesting
items.
•
Plastic items may need to be towel dried.
•
Cups with a concave bottom will collect
water. Load them at the far left of the upper
rack so they will be held in a tilted position.
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